OmVed Gardens is thrilled to present...
Into the seeds of time
An exhibition presenting the work of artist Vivienne Schadinsky and her year-long residency at OmVed Gardens exploring the journey of beans from seed to harvest and their potential for human and planetary well-being.
The exhibition, opening 31 May at OmVed Gardens, will offer a unique portrait of beans' rich diversity and overlooked benefits.
As part of her residency, Schadinsky set out to explore the intersections of food, ecology and community through a plant that has been cultivated by humans for thousands of years.
The result is an invitation to step into the artist's unique expression, connecting her art with ecological insights from scientific advisors, the results of a series of growing tests carried out at OmVed and in her own studio, and her long standing fascination with Japanese culture and crafts.
Visiting Information
Opens 31 May until 3 August, OmVed Gardens, London, N6 5JF
Exhibition Opening times
Saturdays 10.30am - 4pm
Sundays 10.30am - 2pm
Weekend Guided Tours
Guided tours of the exhibition are available to the public during the weekend on the following dates and times:
Sunday 1 June, 10:30am - 12pm
Sunday 29 June, 10:30 to 12pm
Sunday 13 July, 10:30 to 12pm
Sunday 27 July, 10:30 to 12pm
Educational & Community Group Tours
Tours can also be booked for group visits or educational groups on weekdays. To organise a group visit, please fill this form. Free and paid tours are available.
Further Information
For further information about the exhibition, interview and image requests please contact Owen O’Leary: owen@owenoleary.com
Public Programme
Explore the potential of beans for health and climate resilience through diverse cultures, perspectives, and practices.
From Japanese ink workshops to cooking, gardening, and craft sessions—alongside special dinners, bean lunches, and musical evenings—our public programme invites you to engage, create, and continue the conversation beyond the exhibition.
June 6 and 27, 4-6pm, July 5 and 12, 11am-1pm
Japanese Ink and Nature Connection with Vivienne Schadinsky.
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Sunday 15 June, 2-4pm
Suminagashi: The Art of Japanese Marbling
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Wednesday 18 June, 6:30 - 8:30pm
Midweek Meditation: Nature Soundbath with Nikki Sheth
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Sunday 22 June, 11am-1pm
The Power of Beans: Nutritious, Waste-Reducing Recipes with Emily Gussin and Sam Hamrebtan
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Thursday 27 June, 6:30 - 9pm
OmVed Supper Club
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Saturday 5 July, 2-4pm
Beans & Bodies: Queer Ecology & Drawing Workshop with Kirsty Badenoch
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Wednesday 16 July, 6:30 - 8:30pm
Midweek Meditation: Relaxation Soundbath with Heather Ryall
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Thursday 17 July, 6:30 - 9pm
Barn Conversations: Designing with Nature with Piers Smerin and Paul Gazerwitz
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Friday 18 July, 6:30 - 9pm
Into the Seeds of Time Friday Late with Jenny Lourea
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Saturday 19 July, 11am-1pm Mindfulness through Pressed Flowers with Vladanka Memidzan
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Saturday 19 July, 11am-1pm Plating the Seasons: A Creative Food Design Workshop with Barney Pau
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Saturday 19 July, 2-4pm Nature Journaling with Shilpa Agashe
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Sunday 20 July, 10-11.30am Bioblitz: Big Butterfly Count with Kiran Lee
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Saturday 2nd August, 2-4pm Ink-Making & Mark Making : The Magic of Black Beans with Megan Willow Hack
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Weaving art, ecology and food within the OmVed ecosystem
Combining films, sculptures and Japanese ink paintings, the exhibition will spread throughout OmVed’s new spaces. This distribution aims to highlight the connection between Schadinsky’s art with the art of growing, seed saving, eating, preserving and documenting, and will guide the visitor on an holistic exploration of the OmVed Gardens ecosystem.
An invitation to shape a more beautiful future
At the intersection of art and ecology, Vivienne’s work is rooted in the belief of the transformative power of nature, culture and art to encourage social behavioural change.
Therefore, Into the seeds of time is an invitation, an invitation to shape a more beautiful future by taking small steps today, in our gardens, kitchens, workplaces and communities.
A Year of Beans: Read Vivienne's blog post in the OmVed journal.